Interim Superintendent, Dr. Shannon Register, and Executive Director of Student Support Services, Dr. Peggy Owens, attended the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Purple Star Award Ceremony on Tuesday, May 16th.

Dr. Register and Dr. Owens are pictured with Mr. Howard Lattimore, State Level Military Consultant.  Hoke County Schools received the District Level award for all schools being military-friendly.

The Purple Star designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families.